Private Ultimate Cretan Food Experience, Chania

Cretan Village Cooking Experience

Group tour · 4 hours

Learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking from a local grandmother with this half-day experience that takes place at a charming village home near Chania. After picking some fresh ingredients from the garden, you'll gather around the outdoor kitchen shaded by olive and avocado trees. Help whip up starters like dolmades and tzatziki while a traditional lamb dish roasts in the wood-fired oven, then pull up a chair at the family table and sit down to a delicious meal—featuring the dishes you helped create, plenty of local wine, and some fascinating conversation about traditional island life.

Private Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience

Private · 6 hours

Get an introduction to Crete's rural landscapes and distinctive cuisine with this private day trip into the island's rugged Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Chania and a scenic chauffeured drive south to a charming farmhouse. After a warm welcome from your hosts, you'll help gather vegetables and herbs from the garden, then step into the kitchen to prepare dishes like dakos (Cretan salad) and kalitsouni (cheese pie). Chat with your hosts to learn more about Cretan cooking and traditional practices like weaving, then sit down to a memorable, multicourse meal accompanied by local wines.

White Mountains Excursion Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

Small group · 7 hours

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this semi-private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. You'll cruise in your own private vehicle, and other travelers will have theirs too. It's going to be a convoy of fun! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings

Private · 7 hours

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. Feel free to customize your safari activity to make sure it suits your interests—this is a private experience, after all! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. You can let your guide know if there's any specific spot you'd like to see, and they'll make sure to take you there. This is all about making your adventure extra special! Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Private Olive Oil, Wine & Beer Tasting Day Trip

Private · 7 hours

Venture into the countryside of northern Crete for a flavorful introduction to the island's renowned olive oil, wine, and beer-making traditions. This private experience begins in the rolling hills west of Chania, where you'll visit an innovative olive mill to learn about the production process and taste various extra virgin olive oil varieties. Continue to a family-owned winery for a tasting of five wines and insights into the rich history of Cretan winemaking, and end in the charming village of Zounaki, where you'll sip four different beers and sit down to a hearty lunch at a local microbrewery.

Trikke City Experience

Small group · 2 hours

Explore Chania with a local expert on a private Trikke tour. Trikke is a three-wheeled electric vehicle that can be easily ridden by anyone, including children. It's a great way to see more of the city and have fun. You'll explore the historic Old Town of Chania and the Venetian Harbor, taking in the sights of various landmarks like the Yiali Mosque, Grand Arsenal, Ottoman Minaret, Jewish Synagogue, and the Gate of Sampioanara along the way. Learn about the city's history and unique local tidbits while taking in stunning views.

Private 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Excursion

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Private · 6 hours

Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Crete on this guided tour of the seven villages that comprise the region of Apokoronas. Begin with a visit to the Apokoronas Folk Museum in the village of Gavalochori before continuing on to a raki distillery to sample this local spirit and see how it's made. Marvel at the cliffside Church of St. Anthony in the village of Emprosneros and try local products at a cheese factory. End the excursion with lunch at a kafeneio (café) in the village of Fres, where you can learn more about life in Apokoronas.

History & Foodie Walk in Old Town

(1)

Small group · 4 hours

Immerse yourself in Cretan culture on this guided street food walk of Chania's Old Town. You'll meet your guide in the new city center and walk to its historic heart, where you'll learn about the history and culture of Crete's former capital, once ruled by the Romans, Venetians, and Ottomans throughout the centuries. As you wander through narrow streets, you'll pause to taste local delicacies, like pistachio butter, all while learning firsthand how the city is an intersection of the East and West. This experience is great for those who want to explore Chania's food scene and discover new favorite places to revisit.

Winery Dinner Under the Stars Experience

(2)

Small group · 4 hours

Enjoy an evening under the stars at a family-run winery nestled in the rolling Cretan countryside. After a scenic transfer from your Chania hotel, you'll stretch your legs with a guided look at the estate and its artisan winemaking process. Head to the "tasting terrace" to sample five organic wines, then sit down to a farm-to-table dinner of locally-grown produce and traditional dishes served with unlimited wine.

Cretan Olive Oil & Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch

Small group · 6 hours

Perfect for foodies and wine lovers, this day trip takes you into the mountains around Chania to learn more about two of Crete's most significant exports. The small-group experience begins with a pickup at your hotel, followed by a scenic drive into the Cretan countryside. Stop by a local olive mill to see the traditional press and taste fresh extra virgin olive oil, then rest under the shade of the world's oldest olive tree. The second half of the day is devoted to Crete's other specialty: wine. Learn about wine production at two family-run vineyards before sitting down to a traditional Cretan lunch accompanied by more wine.

Cretan Village Cooking Experience

Group tour · 4 hours

Learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking from a local grandmother with this half-day experience that takes place at a charming village home near Chania. After picking some fresh ingredients from the garden, you'll gather around the outdoor kitchen shaded by olive and avocado trees. Help whip up starters like dolmades and tzatziki while a traditional lamb dish roasts in the wood-fired oven, then pull up a chair at the family table and sit down to a delicious meal—featuring the dishes you helped create, plenty of local wine, and some fascinating conversation about traditional island life.

Private Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience

Private · 6 hours

Get an introduction to Crete's rural landscapes and distinctive cuisine with this private day trip into the island's rugged Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Chania and a scenic chauffeured drive south to a charming farmhouse. After a warm welcome from your hosts, you'll help gather vegetables and herbs from the garden, then step into the kitchen to prepare dishes like dakos (Cretan salad) and kalitsouni (cheese pie). Chat with your hosts to learn more about Cretan cooking and traditional practices like weaving, then sit down to a memorable, multicourse meal accompanied by local wines.

White Mountains Excursion Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

Small group · 7 hours

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this semi-private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. You'll cruise in your own private vehicle, and other travelers will have theirs too. It's going to be a convoy of fun! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings

Private · 7 hours

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. Feel free to customize your safari activity to make sure it suits your interests—this is a private experience, after all! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. You can let your guide know if there's any specific spot you'd like to see, and they'll make sure to take you there. This is all about making your adventure extra special! Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Private Olive Oil, Wine & Beer Tasting Day Trip

Private · 7 hours

Venture into the countryside of northern Crete for a flavorful introduction to the island's renowned olive oil, wine, and beer-making traditions. This private experience begins in the rolling hills west of Chania, where you'll visit an innovative olive mill to learn about the production process and taste various extra virgin olive oil varieties. Continue to a family-owned winery for a tasting of five wines and insights into the rich history of Cretan winemaking, and end in the charming village of Zounaki, where you'll sip four different beers and sit down to a hearty lunch at a local microbrewery.

Trikke City Experience

Small group · 2 hours

Explore Chania with a local expert on a private Trikke tour. Trikke is a three-wheeled electric vehicle that can be easily ridden by anyone, including children. It's a great way to see more of the city and have fun. You'll explore the historic Old Town of Chania and the Venetian Harbor, taking in the sights of various landmarks like the Yiali Mosque, Grand Arsenal, Ottoman Minaret, Jewish Synagogue, and the Gate of Sampioanara along the way. Learn about the city's history and unique local tidbits while taking in stunning views.

Private 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Excursion

(2)

Private · 6 hours

Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Crete on this guided tour of the seven villages that comprise the region of Apokoronas. Begin with a visit to the Apokoronas Folk Museum in the village of Gavalochori before continuing on to a raki distillery to sample this local spirit and see how it's made. Marvel at the cliffside Church of St. Anthony in the village of Emprosneros and try local products at a cheese factory. End the excursion with lunch at a kafeneio (café) in the village of Fres, where you can learn more about life in Apokoronas.

History & Foodie Walk in Old Town

(1)

Small group · 4 hours

Immerse yourself in Cretan culture on this guided street food walk of Chania's Old Town. You'll meet your guide in the new city center and walk to its historic heart, where you'll learn about the history and culture of Crete's former capital, once ruled by the Romans, Venetians, and Ottomans throughout the centuries. As you wander through narrow streets, you'll pause to taste local delicacies, like pistachio butter, all while learning firsthand how the city is an intersection of the East and West. This experience is great for those who want to explore Chania's food scene and discover new favorite places to revisit.

Winery Dinner Under the Stars Experience

(2)

Small group · 4 hours

Enjoy an evening under the stars at a family-run winery nestled in the rolling Cretan countryside. After a scenic transfer from your Chania hotel, you'll stretch your legs with a guided look at the estate and its artisan winemaking process. Head to the "tasting terrace" to sample five organic wines, then sit down to a farm-to-table dinner of locally-grown produce and traditional dishes served with unlimited wine.

Cretan Olive Oil & Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch

Small group · 6 hours

Perfect for foodies and wine lovers, this day trip takes you into the mountains around Chania to learn more about two of Crete's most significant exports. The small-group experience begins with a pickup at your hotel, followed by a scenic drive into the Cretan countryside. Stop by a local olive mill to see the traditional press and taste fresh extra virgin olive oil, then rest under the shade of the world's oldest olive tree. The second half of the day is devoted to Crete's other specialty: wine. Learn about wine production at two family-run vineyards before sitting down to a traditional Cretan lunch accompanied by more wine.

Cretan Village Cooking Experience

Group tour · 4 hours

Learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking from a local grandmother with this half-day experience that takes place at a charming village home near Chania. After picking some fresh ingredients from the garden, you'll gather around the outdoor kitchen shaded by olive and avocado trees. Help whip up starters like dolmades and tzatziki while a traditional lamb dish roasts in the wood-fired oven, then pull up a chair at the family table and sit down to a delicious meal—featuring the dishes you helped create, plenty of local wine, and some fascinating conversation about traditional island life.

Private Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience

Private · 6 hours

Get an introduction to Crete's rural landscapes and distinctive cuisine with this private day trip into the island's rugged Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Chania and a scenic chauffeured drive south to a charming farmhouse. After a warm welcome from your hosts, you'll help gather vegetables and herbs from the garden, then step into the kitchen to prepare dishes like dakos (Cretan salad) and kalitsouni (cheese pie). Chat with your hosts to learn more about Cretan cooking and traditional practices like weaving, then sit down to a memorable, multicourse meal accompanied by local wines.